Chapter 177
Austin’s brows knitted slighth as he stepped forward, positioning himself subtly between Suzanne and Christopher. His voice was calm but firm. “That won’t be necessary” Yasmine glanced over, a faint smile playing on her lips. “Aaron, let’s go. We’re not headed in the same direction anywag.”
Aaron blinked in rentusion, wondering aloud, “Not in the same direction?”
Their villa and Starview Villa practically sat in the same part of town. Before he could dwell on it, Yasmine had already taken his hand and was leading him toward the car. Austin cast a look at Yasmine, has brow twitching almost imperceptibly Suzanne, too, was puzzled.
past then, Christopher’s phone rang
After glancing at the screen for a moment, he answered the call, and his expression darkened within seconds. His mice immed cold as he said, “Alright, I got i After ending the call, he tuned to Austin and the others, asking. “Did you run into an attack on your way herehi
Austin didn’t see the nood to hide anything and simply responded with a low hum.
then the short distance between the Hall residence and the Zander residence as well as the Zanders extensive reach word of it.
was no surprise that Christopher had already gotten
Without hesitation, Christopher snapped his fingers toward a corner of the garden. Almost instantly, a dozen bodyguards stepped forward, standing at attention as they saluted him. Their sharp posture and commanding presence made it clear they were no ordinary security,
Christopher heed to the group, explaining, “I’ll have them escort you all home tonight. Mr. Hall, I hope you won’t refuse this gesture of goodwill from the Zanders.”
With two of the Hall tamily members in his care, he couldn’t afford any mishaps.
Austin cast a briel glance at Suzanne and then nodded. “Alright.”
With that, Yasmine and aron shared one car with an escort while Austin and Suzanne rode in another with Christopher himself behind the wheel. The small convoy set off down the road
From the rearview mirror, Christopher studied
d the two in the back seat, his mind restless
“Are they together?” he wondered.
But there was no warmth, no closes between them–none of the totale signs of a couple. It didn’t seem like
At least not until they arrived at Stardew Villa
Austin stepped out first. Then, without warning, he reached for Suzanne’s hand.
She stiffened instantly while Christopher’s eyes widened.
Surante limed to Curistopher and politely said, “Thanks for the ride.”
He coughed awkwardly and replied, “Uh, no problem.”
Austin, however, looked straight at him. “Why don’t you come in for a bit, Mr. Zander?
Christopher waved a hand dismissively “It’s late, and I need to check on my grandpa. I’ll take a rain check. See you next time.”
Austin gave a small nod, choosing not to press further. With that, the two headed into the villa
Do, they really are together,” Ciristopher thought
Letting out a long sigh, he muttered, “Guess I’ll just stay single forever”
For a moment, he had thought maybe just maybe his time had come it turned out, he was allearly too late,
Back in the villa, Suzanne treshened up and collapsed onto the bed. The night had been an eventful one,
She couldn’t help but wonder who the person from earlier was. Whoever it was, they had gone straight for the kill. Yet they hadn’t persisted Instead, they made the rational choice
She mulled it over, but no answer came to mind.
just then, Suzanne feli jhe mattress dip beside her Austin lay down next to her, pressing a gentle kiss to her fordioal.
“Good night,” he whispered
With that, he rolled back to lin side and shut his eyes lightly
Suzanne went rigid Theraped touch had caught her off guard, leaving her momentarily at i
But the man beside her had already settled in and muninned again,
Her gaze flickered In the end, she whispered back, “night.”
A few days later, inside the vast conference room of Hall Corporation, a grand circular table look center stage. It was adorned with fresh, neatly arranged plants Hottled water was placed in front of every stat, along with nameplates for each shareholder.
